Natural hazards and cartography
Our research focuses on:
- compiling an inventory of hazards of geological and geomorphological origin: volcanoes, seismic events and landslides, particularly in Central Africa
- analysing these hazards and how they relate to geodynamic processes
- studying the temporal and regional variability of these phenomena
- assessing the vulnerability of populations and infrastructure, and the risks associated with these hazards
- developing and using satellite methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools for spatial analysis and modelling.
Our activities are based on a strong network of African partners.
